Gretchen Jahn

LAMA Board Member

Gretchen Jahn is President of Knotridge Corporation, an aviation consultancy. Gretchen brings to the LAMA board over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience in manufacturing, IT and aviation leadership, both domestic and international.
As owner and Director of Knotridge, Gretchen provides strategic consulting services to businesses in aviation and manufacturing industries. She recently completed an assignment as Acting COO of a manufacturer of high quality Light Sport Aircraft with locations in Germany and the U.S. Prior to Knotridge, Gretchen was the General Manager of Alpha Aviation Ltd of New Zealand, a manufacturer of two seat aerobatic trainer aircraft. She was a founding board member of the Aviation Industry Cluster, fostering increased aviation capacity and capability within New Zealand.
Formerly, Gretchen was CEO of Mooney Airplane Company, where she doubled the production rate, brought two new models to market and solidified the bond that Mooney owners had with the factory. Gretchen was co-founder of Aegis Analytical Corporation, a software company that provides systems to pharmaceutical and biotech companies to boost their manufacturing efficiencies. As an entrepreneur Gretchen was a partner in two additional startup software companies.
During her career she also held executive positions at small and large companies within multiple industry sectors. Gretchen received her BA with honors from Lawrence University and her MA from the University of Colorado. She also obtained her Certificate in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) from the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS).
As an avid pilot and airplane owner for more than 25 years, Gretchen holds a US commercial pilots license with instrument and seaplane ratings and a New Zealand private pilots license. She is a member of the 99s - the Colorado Pilots Association, and Women in Aviation International. She is on the Board of AeroInnovate (EAA) and the Air Race Classic, Inc., and competes in cross-country handicapped speed racing.
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